Why would we ever use the m14 over the pdp?

(Lautréamont) #61

I’ve tried it for a while and even if IMHO it’s the most stylish weapon in the game, it’s kinda bad compared to his other options. I think the dev are sadists who enjoy giving cool looking stuff that are underwhelming. the Grandeur and the Ahnuhld to name them. The PDP is really better in every way but CQC, and if you want to get personal, just use the Dreiss, which is a more consistent weapon. In the end I’m still using it, because I’m a special snowflake. Just by changing the ADS it could work better.

(Szakalot) #62

The more I use it the more I like it. I actually think its better than the Dreiss after the recent nerf. Dreiss before the patch would laugh at this weapon, but atm. the 2-3 capability is quite strong. They just need to fix the ironsights, and the silly falloff damage (bug?)

At CQC you can bumrush for point blank and score 80hp heads, everything else; either tapfire while peaking (use it like a shotgun) or go far enough to use ADS

(Ghosthree3) #63

Falloff damage is not a bug.

(Szakalot) #64

well; its not clear that it is intended; and im also not sure whether its falloff or an actual damage bug; it feels like aura can sometimes take 3 hits from relatively up close;

also healing station takes 4 hits to take down from any range, even though it should be destroyed in 3 (and bushwhacker turrets takes 3-4; hard to say since ironsights are so unreliable); making me question wtf is going on

(Ghosthree3) #65

Deployables have always been buggy with snipers. If this gun works the same there’s your answer.

(Boebly) #66

Been playing with the Grandeur a little. I really like that you can use it like a shotgun around corners because of the high damage, but what sells it for me is that you can then also use it for long range. But I agree that the sights are horrible and that it could use a little bit of recoil reduction. Basicly, use it whenever you’re focusing on using smoke grenades instead of direct combat.

(DMaster2) #67

I simply can’t use the Grandeur, the hipfire is terrible and for mid-long range imho the pdp is a better option.

(Bottlecaps) #68

It’s personal preference, I prefer the m14 :open_mouth:

(Szakalot) #69

it takes getting used to; really have to measure each shot, use peakers advantage, go point blank; dont really aim for the head so often

(GildedDark) #70

I flat out love the grandeur and can usually REK with it

(Parmenion) #71

i’m 95% sure the M14 deal less in legs, one game i should fire 3 times for killing a bumping aura

(capriRocket) #72

i shot a proxy 4 times, iirc one hit was a hs. she survived. i have no idea whats going on but its enough to pair the weapon together with the current dreiss as not competitive.

i assume hit beeps are confirmed by the server and not a local effect, so that cant be it. netcode?

(Ghosthree3) #73

Generally visual/audio hit confirmation is client side. Dunno if it’s the case here but I’d expect it.